Mario Golf Toadstool Tour (Nintendo GameCube, 2003)

Whoever said golfing had to be boring? While it may not always be easy or convenient to take your kids to the golf course, they can still learn to play the sport in a different manner. With this “Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour” game from Nintendo, golf is easy and fun to learn. It accomplishes this by mixing the concentration of golf games with the unique twist that Mario always provides. Take a shot on a course like none you've ever been on.Take a swing and hope for a hole in one. Get lucky and hit a birdie. Play golf with the Mario Bros. and all the characters you have grown to love over the years. This fourth game in the “Mario Golf” series has noticeable improvements, including providing players with more swing control. Enjoy the new courses and additional play modes. “Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour” can be played alone, or you can have a great time playing it tournament style with up to four friends. This golf game, like any real one, has things to watch out for along the course. These not only include sand traps, but also the mushrooms, bombs, and chain chomps that are present in other Mario Bros. games.The release date of “Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour” was July 28, 2003. After 13 years, it holds up well against the sands of time. It conforms to the style of the other franchise games. This classic approach makes “Toadstool Tour” seem of its time and yet nevertheless up to date. The graphics are in the immediately recognizable style that all fans of this franchise know and love. Your favorite characters look just as you remember and you will have a fun time as you catch up with them. There are seven different courses to provide a change of scene, and each one has its own unique features. The music is bright, inventive, and perfectly suited to set the mood. All in all, this is a treat for your senses.Which character you choose to be dramatically affects issues like spin and ball control. You begin with basic characters like Peach and Donkey Kong and can unlock more. Familiar faces such as Petey Piranha and Bowser Jr. return as you advance in the levels. This adds an element of conquest to gaming as you search for the unlock keys. Camelot Software Planning has taken care to ensure that the entire experience is enjoyable for novices and experienced gamers alike. A training mode gives you tips and hints for bettering your performance. There are also Coin Attack and Ring Shot modes if you want to try something different from regular golfing. This disc is for a Nintendo GameCube. The GameCube excels at delivering the game in full detail and style. This is a complete experience for anyone who enjoys gaming. Both long-time Mario fans and newbies can step into the world of the Mushroom Kingdom. No matter your age, “Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour” is a game that everyone can enjoy again and again.